The first application lasted for about 300km on my MTB chain. I've just lubed it again after another 615km. The chain didn't really need doing, since it was only just getting a slight buzz to it, but it seemed unnatural to have gone for this long with no attention. That 615+ km includes quite a few commutes on wet, gritty roads and a few rides on MTB tracks in mud and slush. Am very impressed with it.

The first application lasted for about 300km on my MTB chain. I've just lubed it again after another 615km. The chain didn't really need doing, since it was only just getting a slight buzz to it, but it seemed unnatural to have gone for this long with no attention. That 615+ km includes quite a few commutes on wet, gritty roads and a few rides on MTB tracks in mud and slush. Am very impressed with it.

Thank you for sharing the update. That very much mirrors my experience.

After cleaning my bike after this morning’s soggy group ride, I decided to try the TF2 Extreme Wet Lubricant I got in a cleaning kit from I think Anaconda. Seemed okay when applied slowly moving the chain, gloopier than the Muc-Off lube I normally use. But when I gave it a spin it looked like a cotton candy machine. Gooey stringy threads stretched between the big ring and the chain, spraying the chain stays and my wheel rim with tiny droplets (luckily I don’t think any got on my rear disc rotor).I used a rag to wipe off as much as I could. I’d done my usual “one small drop per roller” method which hasn’t caused problems with any other lube I’ve used before.

When you are driving your car, you are not stuck IN traffic - you ARE the traffic!!!

Yep i used to use the Rock n Roll lube either dry or wet lube and another of that same sort of another name that i cant remember off hand. Anyway i got that later on at Sports A Mart.http://www.amartsports.com.au/Product/W ... nuFrom=704Actually i think this is the link?

It's solid parafin wax with a bit of parafin oil, http://www.goss.com.au/products/15 use a household candle. a lot less than $3.99 per stick.But as others have said, you wont get it to where it needs to be, unless you melt it.. that's covered in another thread.

4 1 3 0 wrote:Yep i used to use the Rock n Roll lube either dry or wet lube and another of that same sort of another name that i cant remember off hand. Anyway i got that later on at Sports A Mart.http://www.amartsports.com.au/Product/W ... nuFrom=704Actually i think this is the link?

That is the bottle of gloop that produced those gummy strands all over my bike. I put on the smallest drop per link that I could, it's not like I smothered it everywhere. I've only done one commute since wiping off the excess lube. Things ran nice and quiet and smooth at least.

When you are driving your car, you are not stuck IN traffic - you ARE the traffic!!!

as7431 wrote:Where does one buy there Dumonde chain lube? Ones I have found wanted more for shipping than the cost of the lube

It's a bit difficult that. I've generally bought a few bottles (friends who try it are converted). Given it lasts so darn long, and you use such a small amount a single bottle should last 1-2 years even if you ride a lot.

Interestingly.. an Australian company who I had discussions with appear to have tried to do a dumonde. From what I've read - it sounds like they've tried to do the same thing and are claiming similar results. I would be interested to give it a go. I've bought two bottles of Dumonde for myself last year, so when I've used them up I'll give it a try. Might not be till 2021 till I report.

Enables a very quiet drivetrain - stealth mode.Incorporates cushioning extreme pressure additives which coat the metal surfaces reducing metal-metal wear.Leaves a protective fluid coating on the inside and outside surfaces of the chain rollers, pins and plates.Use a small amount - one drop on every 3-6 rollers.Long lasting - up to 1000km or several weeks.Preferred by long distance road and commuter cyclists.Non-hazardous for easier transport and storage.Proudly created and made in Australia.

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